Peter Shilton CBE, England's record appearance holder with 125 international caps, takes to the stage at Medina Theatre in Newport on Saturday 30 May for a live, unscripted interview and audience Q&A, hosted by broadcaster Richard Graves. The evening is timed around the 40th anniversary of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina and the Hand of God, arriving just weeks before the 2026 World Cup gets underway.
Rather than a scripted presentation, this is a genuine sit-down conversation. Shilton's career took in Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Southampton, with two European Cups and three World Cups along the way, and the stories on the night are set to cover Brian Clough, Gordon Banks, Bobby Robson, Peter Bonetti and Sir Matt Busby, among others. A charity silent auction and prize draw of signed football memorabilia runs alongside the evening, raising money for a local cause. VIP ticket holders get a red-carpet meet-and-greet from 6:15pm, a signed item, a professional photograph and premium seating before the main show. For anyone keeping an eye on sport and fitness events on the island, this is a rare chance to hear a genuine England legend at close range.
Standard tickets are £31.50 (including a booking fee) and VIP tickets are £61.50, with booking through the Medina Theatre website or by calling the box office on 01983 823884. The venue is on Fairlee Road in Newport with parking at the leisure centre; the main show starts at 7:30pm, with VIP arrival from 6pm. The show is listed as suitable for ages 14 and over, with under-14s needing to be accompanied by an adult. This is a one-off hire event presented by Seamless Entertainment.